Mark Hoadley

Mark Hoadley (www.mhoadley.com) lives in Santa Monica, California, where he tutors in person and via Skype. He grew up near Chicago and attended the Illinois Math and Science Academy. He then received his bachelor’s from Harvard, where he studied history and English. Since 2013 he has split his time as an admissions counselor, a tutor, and a writer.

The power of desperation

Desperation is motivation, says test prep coach

Tapping into their deepest desires and biggest dreams — and nightmares — motivates test takers to prepare well and succeed, says a test prep coach.